Niger’s military chief set a proposal to reinstate democracy in the country within a three-year timeframe. Emphasizing the consequences for the whole region, he has cautioned against any foreign military interventions to restore constitutional order amid the West African regional bloc’s willingness to potentially employ force to counteract the July 26 coup if diplomatic efforts prove ineffective. Neighboring countries Mali and Burkina Faso, both under Junta military control, noted the readiness to repel such interventions.